Full Speech of President Prabowo at the Annual Session of the MPR with the DPR - DPD

JAKARTA, investortrust.id – The Speech of the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Annual Session of the MPR RI and the Joint Session of the DPR RI–DPD RI emphasized the administration's achievements over 21 months alongside the agenda that still needs to be completed. The government claims to have executed various transformative policies driving food and energy self-sufficiency, including self-sufficiency in eight food commodities and halting diesel imports through the implementation of B50.

Amid global uncertainty, Indonesia's economy continues to grow strongly and investment keeps increasing, while State-Owned Enterprises (SOE/BUMN) reform has been carried out through closing companies deemed unproductive, cost savings, increasing profits and dividends, as well as utilizing SOE proceeds for downstreaming and industrialization. The government also emphasized the optimization of national wealth through Danantara, the Bullion Bank (Bank Emas), and PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia in increasing added value and managing export foreign exchange.

In human development and equity, the government highlighted the strengthening of rural economies through infrastructure development, Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (Red and White Village Cooperatives), support for MSMEs and fishermen, as well as the development of the green economy. The Free Nutritious Meal Program, school renovations, Sekolah Rakyat (People's Schools), free health check-ups, health insurance, digital social assistance, and housing programs were presented as tangible forms of state presence to improve the public's quality of life.

The government is also continuing the digitization of public services, strengthening capital markets, eradicating corruption, regulating natural resource management, and enhancing defense and economic diplomacy. However, the President stressed that these various achievements are no reason for complacency because poverty, the need for job creation, service disparities, budget leakages, corruption, illegal mining, smuggling, and other challenges must still be resolved through collective work and the spirit of mutual cooperation (gotong royong) to build Indonesia over the long term.

Speech of the President of the Republic of Indonesia:

Annual Session of the MPR RI and Joint Session of the DPR RI - DPD RI

August 14, 2026 Morning

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim,

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,

Peace be upon us all,

Shalom, Om Swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue.

To the honorable, [printed attendance list].

Fellow countrymen and women,

First of all, let us extend our praise and gratitude to the presence of God Almighty. By His grace and blessings, today we are able to attend the 2026 Annual Session of the MPR RI and the Joint Session of the DPD RI and DPR RI in good health, peace, and full of devotion.

This morning, I stand once again in this honorable hall, the very hall where I took the oath of office as President of the Republic of Indonesia alongside brother Gibran Rakabuming as Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia.

On that day, October 20, 2024, before this honorable Assembly, before all the Indonesian people, and most importantly before Almighty God, I swore to lead this country and nation with sincerity and honesty; prioritizing the interests of all Indonesian people, including those who did not vote for me.

To fulfill the promises I made and to honor my oath as President of the Republic of Indonesia, I have led the Government of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia for 21 months guided by four main principles.

First, we work to uphold and execute the mandates of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.

Second, we work to maintain, execute, and protect core and vital national interests. This includes safeguarding the wealth of the Indonesian nation so that it can be fully utilized for the prosperity of all Indonesian people.

Third, we work to constantly resolve the people's hardships in the shortest possible time.

Fourth, in our work, we are always oriented toward the interests of the people, their children, and their grandchildren.

Today, 21 months since that oath was taken, I return before this Assembly. I return to report what we have accomplished, what results have begun to emerge, and what remains to be completed.

I cannot yet say that all the nation's problems have been resolved, or that all promises made have been fulfilled. Not yet.

However, in less than two years, we have proven that with the courage to make decisions, with hard work, a sincere heart, clear determination, and the mutual cooperation of all elements of the nation, issues considered for decades to be extremely complicated or unsolvable have begun to be resolved.

In 21 months—precisely 663 days to date—the Government I lead has decided upon and executed 121 transformative policies to resolve national challenges. Some of these issues had remained unresolved for decades.

This means we have enacted one transformative policy every five days.

So intensely have my Ministers and aides worked that several among them had to be hospitalized, underwent surgery, fainted, or suffered from exhaustion. Such is the testament to the dedication of the Government I lead and the cabinet that assists me.

Because of our policies and hard work, food self-sufficiency—which we previously targeted to achieve in 4 to 5 years—has been achieved in just 1 year.

We eliminated 145 regulations concerning fertilizer distribution. We successfully lowered fertilizer prices by 20%. This has happened for the first time in the history of the Republic of Indonesia. Yet at the same time, PT Pupuk Indonesia’s net profits rose by 252.8%. Consequently, this year we have achieved self-sufficiency across 8 food commodities: rice, corn, consumer sugar, chicken meat, chicken eggs, shallots, large red chilies, and bird's-eye chilies (cabai rawit).

Our promise of energy self-sufficiency has begun to materialize, starting with solar/diesel self-sufficiency through our success in producing diesel with B50. As a result, starting this year, on July 1, 2026, we no longer import diesel from abroad, saving 170 trillion Rupiah in foreign exchange—approximately 9.5 billion US Dollars that no longer needs to be sent overseas.

The promises of nutritious meals, digital social assistance, and downstreaming are no longer mere plans on paper. Everything is underway, and the benefits have begun to be felt by the people.

This is not a reason for complacency; it is an incentive for us to work even harder. Because independence is not merely what we proclaim; independence is what the people feel.

Eighty-one years ago, the nation's founders bequeathed to us a country and an ideal: an Indonesia that is sovereign, just, and prosperous; an Indonesia whose wealth is utilized to the utmost for the prosperity of the people, no longer enjoyed solely by a select few.

I did not receive a mandate from the people to explain why problems cannot be solved. I received a mandate from the people precisely to solve problems and relieve the hardships of the people.

We choose to take difficult decisions today rather than leave heavier, more complicated burdens to our succeeding generations.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Nation-building is not the job of a President alone. This Republic is built by the collective work of all state institutions, central and regional governments, and the entire Indonesian populace.

The MPR RI continues to serve as the House of Nationhood, strengthening constitutional literacy while nurturing Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity). Democracy must not stop at electoral procedures. Democracy must fulfill the fundamental rights of the people and adhere to every article in our Constitution, including Article 33 and Article 34.

The DPR RI together with the government has finalized and enacted 13 bills up to July 2026. Among them is Law Number 2 of 2026 on the Protection of Domestic Workers—an acknowledgment that every job possesses dignity and every worker deserves protection.

The DPD RI has gathered 10,883 aspirations from 38 provinces and brought them into dialogue with Bappenas as input for the 2027 Government Work Plan. The DPD also continues to champion the Island Region Bill, which is currently undergoing tripartite deliberation alongside the DPR and the government.

The Supreme Court in 2025 handled 38,148 cases and adjudicated 37,973 cases, achieving a productivity rate of 99.54 percent. A total of 96.74 percent of cases were resolved in under 3 months. This marks the highest timeliness rate for minute processing in the Supreme Court's history.

Truly, justice delayed is injustice extended.

The Constitutional Court throughout 2025 handled 701 cases and petitions, including 334 regional election disputes. A total of 598 cases and petitions were decided. Up to July 23, 2026, 84.51 percent of petitions to the Constitutional Court were filed online, sparing citizens from Aceh to Papua from constantly having to travel to Jakarta.

The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) ensures every rupiah of public funds is utilized correctly and appropriately. Throughout 2025, BPK's audit recommendations led to state financial recoveries amounting to 112 trillion Rupiah. Global trust in Indonesian auditors has also risen. BPK was elected Chair of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) for the 2028–2031 term, and a member of the United Nations Board of Auditors for 2026–2032.

The Judicial Commission from January to June 2026 received 1,402 public reports and 622 requests for trial monitoring. It recommended sanctions against 121 judges proven to have violated the code of ethics, including 14 medium sanctions and 17 severe sanctions.

We safeguard judicial independence. We elevate the standard of living of judges. But independence does not mean an absence of judicial accountability.

Regarding judges, my Government has successfully increased judicial remuneration. For the most junior judges, earnings have increased by 280%. Today, our judges' income sits above the ASEAN average. The compensation of our Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is higher than that of the Chief Justice of Singapore.

Fellow countrymen and women,

We know the world faces geopolitical conflicts, trade wars, open warfare in Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere. The entire world suffers supply chain disruptions and economic pressure. Under these conditions, Indonesia must become increasingly self-reliant.

Alhamdulillah, through hard work and the public's trust in the Government, investment continues to grow despite global uncertainty. Throughout 2025, realized investment reached 1,931 trillion Rupiah, generating over 2.7 million jobs. In the first half of 2026, realized investment reached 1,010 trillion Rupiah, creating over 1.4 million jobs.

Our economy in the first quarter of 2026 grew by 5.61 percent, and in the first semester of 2026 grew by 5.45 percent. This represents the highest first-quarter and first-semester growth in 13 years.

Yet I emphasize: growth and investment are not the ultimate goal. The ultimate goal is the welfare of the people. Every single rupiah of investment must create jobs. Every policy must improve people's lives. That is the orientation of the Government I lead.

Ladies and gentlemen,

A strong nation must be able to feed its own people. When we took office, farmers still faced scarce fertilizer, grain prices that collapsed at every harvest, and convoluted regulations.

We blame no one. But we must have the courage to face reality. Therefore, we sought solutions. Bureaucracy must not obstruct sound decisions. The state must facilitate the people, not complicate their lives.

Present with us today is Mr. Joko Puro, Chairman of the Sri Makmur Farmers Group from Purwosari Village, Ngawi Regency, East Java. Mr. Joko has farmed for 20 years. With water, technology, and fertilizer provided by the Government, he is able to harvest three times a year with productivity reaching up to 9 tons of rice per hectare. The 20% drop in fertilizer prices helped reduce his production costs.

When we speak of fertilizer, we speak of farmers' income, food prices, and national sovereignty. Let us give a round of applause to Mr. Joko Puro and all Indonesian farmers.

The dedication of farmers, agricultural extension workers, local governments, TNI, Polri, food SOEs, cooperatives, and all elements of the nation has yielded great results. As I mentioned earlier, over the past year, Indonesia achieved self-sufficiency across 8 food commodities: rice, corn, large red chilies, bird's-eye chilies, consumer sugar, chicken meat, chicken eggs, and shallots.

We are still striving toward self-sufficiency in garlic, soybeans, beef, and buffalo meat. Fundamentally, for protein, we are already self-sufficient in fish, eggs, and chicken.

Today, I would like to convey special appreciation to our Minister of Agriculture, Brother Amran Sulaiman, along with the entire ranks of the Ministry of Agriculture from the central level down to the grassroots. Likewise to all ministries and other elements who have assisted them. They form our core team in attaining food self-sufficiency. I invite everyone to applaud our food self-sufficiency team, Brother Amran Sulaiman and his entire team.

To bolster our fisheries, we are building Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih (Red and White Fisherman Villages) equipped with ports, fish auction sites, cold storage facilities, workshops, marine processing facilities, housing, and social facilities. Today, 100 Fisherman Villages have been built. Our target is 1,100 Fisherman Villages established and functional by the end of 2026.

Indonesia's seas must become a source of prosperity for Indonesian fishermen. The annual value of our fisheries is around 34 billion US Dollars. We currently capture only a fraction of that value. We must build a modern fishing fleet consisting of thousands, even tens of thousands of vessels. This is a formidable challenge, but we will begin. By 2027, we target having over 1,582 modern fishing vessels.

Ladies and gentlemen,

State-Owned Enterprises belong to all Indonesian people. They do not belong to directors, commissioners, nor do they exist as slush funds for those in power.

When Danantara was formed, we discovered 1,074 SOEs alongside their subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries. Far too many were unproductive, weighed down by excessive tiers of directors and commissioners.

Today, I report to this honorable Assembly: we have closed down 290 SOEs. By the end of this year, we target retaining at most 300 SOEs. Over 750 SOEs will be shut down. Only those that are productive and generate value added will be maintained.

This is arguably the largest corporate restructuring in the world. By streamlining the number of SOEs, we have saved approximately 50 trillion Rupiah in overhead. This means 50 trillion Rupiah every year is no longer squandered on directors' and commissioners' salaries or unproductive expenses. That capital is now redirected toward investment, industrialization, service improvements, and initiatives directly benefiting the people.

Furthermore, we have executed the mandate of the 1945 Constitution to safeguard the wealth of the Indonesian nation so that it is enjoyed by all Indonesian people.

Late last year, we shut down 1,000 illegal tin mines in Bangka Belitung. As a result, PT TIMAH's net profit in the first 6 months of 2026 increased by 804.7% compared to the same period last year. PT TIMAH's valuation rose by 280% in August 2026 compared to August 2025.

We are undertaking an overhaul of SOEs on a massive scale. In the first six months of 2026, PT Semen Indonesia's net profit grew by 408.9%, PT Pupuk Indonesia rose by 252.8%, PT Pertamina rose by 86%, Pegadaian grew by 84.4% supported by the Bullion Bank transformation, Pelindo rose by 60.4%, and PTPN grew by 54.4%.

Garuda Indonesia has also succeeded in reactivating grounded aircraft. As of June 2026, 20 additional aircraft were reactivated, bringing the total to 104 aircraft. Garuda Indonesia had recorded losses for years; now there is genuine hope for sustainable profitability. Had the conflict in the Middle East not occurred, Garuda Indonesia would have already returned to profit.

I must also reiterate: I will not tolerate accounting gimmicks. We must work with accurate, truthful figures.

SOE net profit for 2024 has been corrected to 186 trillion Rupiah, with 2024 SOE dividends standing at 85.5 trillion Rupiah. Due to our reforms, in 2025, SOE profit reached 326 trillion Rupiah, up 75.3% from 2024—a genuine profit free from accounting manipulation.

Dividends remitted by SOEs in 2025 reached 142.3 trillion Rupiah, up 67% from 2024. However, it is more accurate to view dividend figures on a net basis by deducting State Capital Injections (PMN) allocated from the state budget (APBN) to SOEs within the same year.

In 2024, SOE dividends minus PMN amounted to 53 trillion Rupiah. In 2025, SOE dividends minus PMN stood at 138 trillion Rupiah, an increase of 160%. In 2026, SOE dividends are projected to reach up to 200 trillion Rupiah without any PMN. This represents an increase from 53 trillion Rupiah to 200 trillion Rupiah from 2024 to 2026—a fourfold increase.

SOE profits are now utilized to accelerate our downstreaming efforts. Through Danantara, we conducted groundbreakings for 13 downstreaming projects on February 6, 2026, and another 13 downstreaming projects on April 29, 2026. Projects such as coal-to-DME processing, copper and gold downstreaming, industrial salt processing, and alumina-to-aluminum smelters are generating tens of thousands of new jobs, alongside our newly initiated waste-to-energy projects.

SOE profits are also used to accelerate downstreaming via strategic upstream acquisitions. We acquire top global companies to secure their technology, management, and market access, enabling Indonesia to become an integral part of the global supply chain.

Ladies and gentlemen,

We are also establishing the Indonesian Bullion Bank (Bank Emas Indonesia). We want Indonesian gold not only mined domestically, but also stored, traded, and generating added value at home. Today, the Bullion Bank at Pegadaian and Bank Syariah Indonesia manages 153 tons of gold valued at approximately 360 trillion Rupiah (around 20 billion US Dollars). Indonesia's wealth must reinforce domestic savings, financing, and economic growth.

We are also reforming strategic commodity exports. Previously, Indonesian crude palm oil (CPO) was sold at domestic ports (FOB) at around 15,000 Rupiah per kilogram, while trading on the CPO exchange in Rotterdam, Netherlands, at 27,000 Rupiah per kilogram. In effect, we were losing nearly 50% of our commodity value.

Therefore, on May 20, 2026, in this very hall, I announced the establishment of PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (PT DSI).

Since commencing operations on June 1, 2026—in just 2 months and 13 days—DSI has managed 14 billion US Dollars in export foreign exchange from only three strategic commodities. Over 6,500 export transactions across these 3 commodities have been monitored by DSI, uncovering potential additional revenue of 5 billion US Dollars from adjustments in pricing, quality, and export proceeds settlement.

Moving forward, DSI will expand its supervision to cover 50 ports across 25 provinces. Soon, DSI will oversee all our strategic export commodities, not just three.

We refuse to allow Indonesia to be shortchanged any longer. Indonesia's wealth must not enrich a select few—especially abroad—while leaving its own people struggling. This is not only unjust; it is unstrategic statecraft.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Indonesia's economic resilience lies in its villages: in our farmers, fishermen, traders, artisans, female heads of households, and young entrepreneurs building businesses in rural communities.

Therefore, inter-village connectivity must be solid. This year, we completed 2,500 rural bridges constructed by the TNI, and roughly 800 bridges built by the Indonesian National Police. Our target is to complete 5,000 rural bridges by year-end. No longer should our children risk their lives crossing rivers or walk for hours just to reach school. Nor should mothers and farmers spend hours reaching local markets.

Furthermore, we are locating and developing clean water access points for rural communities. In the first 8 months of 2026, 3,000 clean water points have been constructed by the TNI.

We are also establishing Koperasi Desa dan Kelurahan Merah Putih (Red and White Village and Subdistrict Cooperatives) as rural economic hubs. As of today, 10,000 cooperatives are operational, with 3,300 functioning at optimal capacity while the remainder undergo adjustments.

Optimal operation means all facilities are fully running, inventory is tracked via a centralized digital system, and the cooperative serves as an off-taker purchasing local farm and fishery yields, utilizing its own transportation fleet without relying on third parties. Our target is 30,000 cooperatives operating optimally by the end of 2026. Cooperatives ensure that farmers and fishermen do not struggle alone, granting villages economic leverage and dynamism.

Recognizing that our economic foundation rests on MSMEs, we have instituted fairer revenue-sharing arrangements for online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers and ride-hailing platforms. Previously, ojol drivers received only 80% of their earnings due to a 20% platform cut. Following government intervention, drivers now retain 92% of their earnings, with many reporting substantial income gains—some doubling or tripling their take-home pay.

We are likewise advancing the green economy. The Carbon Unit Registry System and the carbon exchange have been established and are operating under global carbon standards. The forests we protect, the emissions we reduce, and the clean technologies we develop must generate tangible value for the Indonesian people.

Ladies and gentlemen,

The most decisive development for our future is human development.

We begin with the absolute essential: nutrition. None of our children should study on an empty stomach. No child can learn effectively when hungry.

The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) is not merely about providing healthy food. It also procures goods from local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and MSMEs surrounding service kitchens.

Present with us today is Kristina Beno, a 6th-grade elementary school student from Merauke, South Papua. Kristina is the daughter of a farmer. MBG has helped Kristina become healthier, more focused, and attend school more regularly.

To some, a plate of food may seem simple. To Kristina and tens of millions of daily MBG beneficiaries, a plate of food provides the energy to learn and the protein to build a healthy body, healthy brain cells, bones, and muscles. It enables them to learn and grow into healthy, intelligent Indonesian children. Let us give a round of applause to Kristina, all Indonesian children, expectant mothers, and senior citizens.

Yet providing nutritious food alone is not enough; our children must receive quality education.

To that end, we are executing the largest school renovation program in our history. Last year we renovated 16,167 schools; this year we are renovating 71,744 schools across the archipelago—from Miangas on our northernmost border, to Sabang in the west, Merauke in the east, and nationwide.

We are also distributing interactive flat panel (IFP) smart screens to all schools in Indonesia. Last year we provided 1 screen per school; this year we will provide 3 additional screens per school, ensuring every school will have 4 classrooms equipped with smart screens. Through these screens, we bring top educators to teach science, mathematics, technology, alongside native speakers for foreign languages. Indonesian children must master foreign languages from an early age.

Language proficiency is critical so that our youth are equipped to work internationally as well as engage with foreign nationals domestically—pursuing good livelihoods, earning decent wages, sending remittances, and supporting their families back home. Many countries face severe labor shortages: Japan, South Korea, and European nations require our workforce. Indonesians are known for being warm, hardworking, and courteous, making our workforce highly sought after abroad as nurses, equipment operators, and bus drivers, earning monthly wages in the tens of millions of Rupiah.

We are also establishing Sekolah Rakyat (People's Schools): boarding schools for children from the most underprivileged families, complete with classrooms, dormitories, nutritious meals, computers, teachers, and a secure environment. We are determined to break the cycle of poverty. If parents experience poverty, their children must not inherit it. In accordance with Article 34 of our Constitution, the state must intervene.

Today, 93 permanent Sekolah Rakyat are open. Combined with pilot schools, a total of 182 Sekolah Rakyat are operational.

Among the students is Muhammad Risky Pratama, 12 years old, from Sekolah Rakyat Menengah Pertama 2 Medan. Risky used to pedal a bicycle for dozens of kilometers carrying roughly 30 kilograms of fish to sell. He had dropped out of school and struggled with basic reading and arithmetic. Today, Risky is back in school, reclaiming his right to learn and build his ambitions. There is no investment more valuable than restoring a child's future.

Also attending is Citra Nur Ramadhani from Pangkajene and Kepulauan Regency, South Sulawesi. In the 4th grade, Citra nearly dropped out to help her mother sell peanuts after her father passed away and with her mother living with a disability. Sekolah Rakyat provided Citra the opportunity to study without leaving her family to struggle alone. Citra recently won a regency-level karate championship.

Just yesterday, I received word that 7 Sekolah Rakyat students in Makassar won at the 15th Indonesian National Olympiad in Mathematics, Biology, Indonesian Language, History, and Sociology. This proves that students from the most underprivileged backgrounds, when afforded opportunities and facilities, can excel nationally and internationally.

Poverty must not be an inheritance; opportunity is what we must pass on. Let us applaud Risky, Citra, and all students of Sekolah Rakyat.

Ladies and gentlemen,

The state must safeguard public health before illness becomes severe. Since launching in February 2025, the Free Health Check-up Program has reached 108 million people—recording 70.2 million participants in 2025 and 59.5 million up to late June 2026, with some citizens participating across both periods. This service is now available across 10,255 Community Health Centers (Puskesmas) in 38 provinces.

Equitable distribution of healthcare facilities continues. The government has built and upgraded 66 Regional Public Hospitals (RSUD) in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost regions. Today, 20 newly built RSUDs are fully operational. The state also fully subsidizes National Health Insurance (JKN) premiums for 96.8 million poor and vulnerable citizens—making our JKN system one of the largest single healthcare systems in the world.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Social protection must be well-targeted, seamless, and dignified. As of today, digitized social assistance registration is live across 143 regencies and cities in 26 provinces, with over 1 million families registered toward a target of 12.5 million families.

Previously, underprivileged families spent around 150,000 Rupiah on travel, documents, photocopying, and lost working hours. Now, registration is entirely free. Eligibility verifications that previously took 75 to 200 days are now completed within minutes or hours.

The underprivileged should not have to pay to prove their poverty, nor should they repeatedly submit data the state already holds.

Joining us today is Mrs. Susanah from Bogor Regency. She works as a daily laborer peeling onions, earning approximately 700 Rupiah per kilogram. The Family Hope Program (PKH) and Basic Food Program help sustain her children's schooling.

Also present is Mrs. Margarelitha Rohi from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. Having faced hardship since childhood without formal education, at age 38 she continues trading while caring for her 80-year-old aunt. ATENSI Social Assistance in the form of rice and cooking oil sustains her household.

The state is present not to replace the hard work of the people, but to ensure that their hard work is not in vain.

Ladies and gentlemen,

A home is more than a physical structure; it is where families find shelter, children study, and families grow.

In 2026, through June 30, the government has disbursed the Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance (BSPS), or home renovation aid, for 83,907 homes. Home purchase financing via the Housing Financing Liquidity Facility (FLPP) has covered 91,531 homes, while the Housing Program Credit has served 95,878 borrowers.

Present with us today is Mrs. Thelma Humena from Manado. Her home once had a fragile foundation, damaged walls, floors, and roofing. Through BSPS, her family was able to repair their residence.

Also present is Mr. Andre Kawaru from Samarinda. He traded rabbits across night markets and lived in rented housing for years. Through subsidized FLPP mortgages, Mr. Andre now owns his home. For Mr. Andre's family and millions of Indonesians, a home is not just an asset—it represents peace of mind, dignity, and a future.

Ladies and gentlemen,

The state must not make citizens shuffle from one government office to another. Today, 313 regencies and cities operate Public Service Malls (MPP), offering up to 150 types of services under one roof—from civil registration and business licensing to land administration, taxation, social security, immigration, and police services. One-stop services save time and costs while curbing middlemen. Going forward, all government services must be accessible digitally.

Digital infrastructure fosters equity. 4G connectivity now reaches 98.94 percent of our population. Fiber optic cables span all 38 provinces, 502 out of 514 regencies and cities, 5,319 districts, and 43,233 villages and subdistricts. Our SATRIA-1 satellite serves 31,803 public service locations as of early July 2026.

For us, the internet is a pathway for citizens to learn, for rural children to receive quality education, for community health centers to deliver better care, and for small businesses to reach new markets.

Ladies and gentlemen,

A strong nation is defined not only by economic growth. A strong nation protects its people, natural wealth, territory, sovereignty, and national honor.

In our drive to protect public investments in the stock market, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) has carried out the most comprehensive reform in our stock exchange's history, penalizing market violators. We will continue this momentum through the demutualization of the Indonesian capital market, aligning it with world-class standards and elevating it among the largest in the world. A well-functioning capital market is an issue of fairness—providing opportunities for our startup enterprises to scale up and raise equity to expand their reach and impact.

We also continue to enforce compliance across forestry areas, mining, plantations, commodity trade, and state asset management.

Corruption robs the future of our children. It deprives patients of medicine, deprives farmers of fertilizer, and robs employment opportunities from the younger generation. Therefore, we maintain absolute zero tolerance toward corruption.

In an increasingly uncertain world, we are strengthening our national defense and domestic defense industry. Indonesia's defense strength is not meant to threaten other nations; it exists to preserve peace and ensure our sovereignty is never undermined.

On the international stage, Indonesia remains steadfast in advocating for peace and the independence of Palestine, strengthening ASEAN, and expanding cooperation with BRICS, the European Union, the United States, China, Japan, India, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific region.

Our foreign policy tenet remains: A thousand friends are too few, one enemy is too many. Our partnerships must open markets for Indonesian goods, attract investment and technology, and generate employment for Indonesian citizens.

Through our diplomacy, 25 trade agreements are currently implemented—including 5 new trade pacts enacted over the past year. 2 trade agreements are in the ratification process, 13 are under negotiation, and 2 are awaiting scheduling for signing.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today I have laid out tangible milestones: self-sufficiency across 8 food commodities; diesel self-sufficiency via B50; 182 Sekolah Rakyat operating; 100 Fisherman Villages operational heading toward 1,100; 10,000 Village Cooperatives running heading toward 30,000; and 121 policies resolving pressing national challenges.

A total of 290 SOEs have been closed. SOE profitability has risen substantially without accounting manipulation. PT DSI has collected 14 billion US Dollars in export foreign exchange after operating for only 2 months and 13 days.

Yet I must state clearly: our work remains vast. Families remain in poverty, children still need access to top-tier education, homes require renovation, jobs must be created, budget leakages must be sealed, and corruption, illegal mining, smuggling, and drug trafficking must be eradicated down to their roots.

As long as these tasks remain, the Government and all state institutions must not rest content.

We do not build for a single presidential term. We build for an era. We build for a century of Indonesia.

I express my deepest appreciation to all state institutions; all honorable members of Parliament; leaders of regional governments; the TNI and Polri; civil servants (ASN); teachers; healthcare workers; farmers; fishermen; laborers; entrepreneurs; workers; volunteers; religious leaders; community leaders; and the entire Indonesian populace.

No President can build Indonesia alone. This nation must be built through mutual cooperation (gotong royong).

Fellow countrymen and women,

Eighty-one years ago, our founding fathers entrusted us with a Republic. This Republic was not established merely to exist as a state entity. It was founded so that the people would never feel alone—so that citizens feel the Government standing right beside them.

Our task is not merely to keep this Republic standing. Our task is to ensure the presence of this Republic—delivering justice, delivering prosperity for everyone.

Let us prove to the world that our democracy can deliver welfare; that our unity can produce progress; and that a great nation can manage its own wealth with honesty and fairness.

Long live the 81st Independence of the Republic of Indonesia!

Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!

Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.